Hot and Spicy Garlic Chicken Wings

These wings fly off the plate fast!

This is one of the best ways to make chicken wings. What makes this the best chicken wings is the double roasting. First the wings are washed with boiling water, this separates the skin for crispier cooking. Then they are roasted with the simple spicy spice mix. They are then coated and re-baked for that tasty BBQ spicy flavour. Make a big batch of this easy spicy chicken wing recipe as these wings will fly!

Place the wings in a strainer or colander over your sink. Boil a kettle full of water and pour over the wings. This will not only wash them, it will pre-heat them and separate the skin from the flesh for better roasting. Place on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. (note once you add the hot water, you need to cook your wings almost immediately).

Step 5

Place washed wings in the spice mix, coat well. Add olive oil and mix well. Place a cooling rack over a sheet pan (you can line it with foil) and arrange your wings on the rack, try and leave a small gap between each one. Bake in oven for 20 minutes at 430°F – 220°C.

Step 6

While the wings are roasting, for the glaze add in a saucepan on medium heat the soy sauce, minced garlic cloves, brown sugar and cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and turn to low. Cook for 3 minutes. In a small bowl, add your corn starch (corn flour) and mix with the water. Add to your glaze over low heat and mix until thick. Turn off heat and leave aside.

Step 7

Once the wings are cooked, remove and coat each one with the glaze. Place on foil lined sheet pan with a cooling rack. Bake in oven at 350°F – 180°C for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately with optional finely sliced green onion.